The Los Angeles Lakers are not the defensive team they once were and clearly need some help on that side of the court. The team has also found less need for D'A

As the Los Angeles Lakers head out on a four-game road trip, they’re going to be a little short-handed. Backup center Jaxson Hayes re-aggravated an ankle injury and will miss the next two to three weeks.

The Lakers are being linked to a former Defensive Player of the Year and a few centers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the OKC Thunder in California. For the game, the Lakers have announced their injury report (updated as of 6:30 Eastern Time). The Lakers have ruled out Jalen Hood-Schifino,